Poland is an amazing country in many respects. The largest country in Central Europe has a proud history and a cultural heritage that most European countries would envy. Despite losing most of its cultural heritage during WW2 due to attacks from both Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union, Poland still has about 500 castles and 2500 palaces left. Many of these are abandoned and some are ruins. Today, some of this buildings are carefully restored to their former glory and beauty.
In April 2024 I visited and photographed some of these castles and palaces in Lower Silesia (Dolny Śląsk).
I post a few images here. Click to view the entire collection of works. https://www.joachimsenphotography.com/#/abandoned-castles-and-palaces-in-poland/
(All photograps were made with a Gibellini GP810 8x10 inch camera and ILFORD HP5+ 8x10 black & white film)
Zamek Bolków. ©Bjørn Joachimsen
